(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The 7th World Government Summit kicks off in Dubai today, with more than 4,000 participants from 140 countries.
Heads of state, ministers and government officials will converge on this platform to discuss the world's future.
The World Government Summit will see 600 speakers in more than 200 interactive round table discussions mulling issues in vital sectors. The summit will also host 120 executives from leading international corporations.
The summit begin with Professor Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, and Professor Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of World Economic Forum's speech.
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In an ominous opening speech, Prof. Schwab said 'mother nature is losing patience with us.'
"How will will fourth industrial revolution impact cities? Cities have to create an entrepreneurship-friendly system. Imagination and innovation will drive tomorrow. They will be the key factors of global competitiveness. Cities have to become role models for creativity and they have to create an atmosphere where start ups can flourish. The Government has a role to play in that. Cities have to become a platform; this platform has to be multi-stakeholder." - Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of World Economic Forum
"I would also safeguard against planning too much today. You have to be agile. Explore and adapt and if something is good, scale it up. "Mother nature is losing patience with us."
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